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2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 737252 · 2009-09-27

Vehicle

Make
HYUNDAI
Model
ELANTRA
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
113,400

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 7 HOURS. THE LEFT TAILLIGHT AND BUMPER AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL BURST INTO FLAMES. THERE IS FIRE DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD, WINDSHIELD WIPER, WHEEL WELL, FRONT LEFT TIRE, LEFT TAILLIGHT, BUMPER, TRUNK LID AND SPOILER. THE STRIP THAT RUNS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROOF FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE REAR WINDOW AND THE WIRE UNDER IT HAS DAMAGE BY THE REAR WINDOW. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10285434
Machine
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